1. makes gestures, especially animated ones, while speaking
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• She gesticulates wildly when telling stories about her travels.
• The professor gesticulates to emphasize important points during lectures.
• He gesticulates so much that people watch his hands instead of listening.
• The actor gesticulates dramatically to convey emotion without words.
• When excited, she gesticulates with both hands while explaining her ideas.
• The tour guide gesticulates toward the monument as he describes its history.